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DJ Controller
DDJ-SX
http://pioneerdj.com/support/
The Pioneer DJ support site shown above offers FAQs, information on software and various other types of
information and services to allow you to use your product in greater comfort.
http://serato.com/
For the latest version of the Serato DJ software, access Serato.com and download the software from there.
Operating Instructions
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For US customer only FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product Name: DJ Controller Model Number: DDJ-SX Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Addres
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Contents How to read this manual ! Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Be sure to read both this leaflet and Read Before Use (Important)/ Quick Start Guide! Both documents include important information that you must understand before using this product. For instructions on obtaining the Serato DJ software’s manual, see Acquiring the manual (p.31). ! In this manual, names of screens and menus displayed on the prod- uct and on the computer screen, as well as names of buttons and termin
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Before start Flexible Connectivity Features This unit is equipped with four sets of external inputs for connecting CD This unit is an all-in-one DJ system combining a Pioneer DJ device with players, analog turntables, etc. This unit’s 4-channel mixer can be oper- high operability and an excellent reputation among professional DJs ated on a stand-alone basis, so the externally input sound can be mixed with Serato DJ, a DJ software program by Serato. This unit is equipped without passing thro
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Before start Damage Requiring Service Unplug the unit and refer servicing to qualified service personnel in the What’s in the box following situations: ! CD-ROM (Installation Disc) % When the power cord, plug, or chassis is damaged. ! AC adapter % If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. 1 ! Power plug % If the product has been exposed to rain or water. ! USB cable % If the product does not operate normally when the operating instruc- 2 ! Warranty (for some regions o
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Mounting the power plug About the Serato DJ software Serato DJ is a DJ software application by Serato. DJ performances are Slide the power plug along the guide rails in the AC possible by connecting the computer on which this software is installed adapter unit as shown on the diagram below, then press to this unit. in until a click is heard. Minimum operating environment Supported operating systems CPU and required memory ® Intel processor, Core™ 2 Duo 2.0 GHz 32-bit or better version 1 GB
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Before start 2 When the CD-ROM menu appears, select [Install 12 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully, Driver Software (Pioneer_DDJ_SX_Driver_x.xxx.exe)], and if you agree, select [I agree to the license terms and then click [Start]. conditions], then click [Install]. ! To close the CD-ROM menu, click [Exit]. 3 Proceed with installation according to the instructions on the screen. If [Windows Security] appears on the screen while the installation is in progress, click [Install th
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— Following the instructions on the screen, input your e-mail address and the password you want to set, then select the Using the settings utility software region in which you live. — If you check [E-mail me Serato newsletters], newsletters This function can only be used by those using a Windows operating providing the latest information on Serato products will be system. sent from Serato. — Once user account registration is completed, you will receive an e-mail at the e-mail address you have
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Connections and part names Connections and part names Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be Connections connected. ! Only use the AC adapter included with this unit. ! Wait until all connections between devices have been completed ! Power is supplied to this unit by the AC adapter. before connecting the AC adapter. ! Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included USB Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter from the cable. power outlet b
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Front panel 1 2 3 4 4 3 5 6 1 PHONES jacks 4 INPUT SELECT switch Connect headphones here. Selects the input source of each channel from the components con- Both stereo phone plugs (Ø 6.3 mm) and stereo mini phone plugs (Ø nected to this unit. 3.5 mm) can be used. — [PC]: Select this to use the track loaded in the Serato DJ soft- ! There are two input jacks, both a stereo phones jack and a mini ware’s deck. phones jack, but do not use both simultaneously. If both are used — [PHONO]: Select this
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Connections and part names Connecting output terminals Part names and functions Rear panel R L 1 Browser section Components, amplifiers, 2 Deck section powered speakers, etc. 3 Mixer section Power amplifier Power amplifier, 4 Effect section (for booth monitor), powered speaker, etc. powered speaker, etc. Browser section Front panel 1 1 2 1 1 3 4 1 LOAD button Press: The selected tracks are loaded to the respective decks. ! When the [LOAD] button is pressed twice, the tracks loaded in Head
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3 BACK button 3 NEEDLE SEARCH pad Press: By touching the pad, you can jump to the desired position in the The cursor moves between the [CRATES] panel and library each time track loaded in the deck. the button is pressed. 4 TEMPO slider The cursor on the [Files] panel moves to a higher layer. Use this to adjust the track playing speed. The cursor on the [Browse] panel moves to the previous category. 5 KEY LOCK button [SHIFT] + press: Press: Switches the Serato DJ layout. Turns the key lock funct
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Connections and part names When loops are stored in loop slots ahead of time, they can be called g Performance pads out later. The performance pads are used to control the hot cue, loop roll, ! Up to eight loops can be set in the loop slots. slicer and sampler functions. ! When you select the number of the loop slot at which you want to = Using the performance pads (p.22) store the loop then set a loop, the loop is automatically stored. ! When a new loop is set after a loop has been stored, t
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r CENSOR button 5 Channel Level Indicator Press: Displays the sound level of the respective channels before passing The track is played in the reverse direction while the [CENSOR] but- through the channel faders. ton is pressed, and normal playback resumes when the button is 6 FILTER control released. Applies the filter effect for the respective channel. ! Even during playback in the reverse direction, normal playback The original sound is output when the control is at the center continues i
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Connections and part names f HEADPHONES MIXING control Adjusts the balance of the monitor volume between the sound of the channels for which the headphones [CUE] button is pressed and the sound of the master channel. g MASTER CUE button Turns monitoring of the master output’s sound on and off. h SAMPLER VOLUME fader Adjusts the sampler’s overall sound level. Effect section This section is used to control the two effect units (FX1 and FX2). Controls and buttons to operate the FX1 unit are loca
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Basic Operation 3 Connect this unit to your computer via a USB cable. Connections 1 Connect headphones to one of the [PHONES] terminals. 4 Turn on the computer’s power. 5 Connect the power plug to the AC adapter. Slide the power plug into the AC adapter’s guide rails as shown on the diagram and press in until a click is heard. 2 Connect powered speakers, a power amplifier, components, etc., to the [MASTER OUT 1] or [MASTER OUT 2] terminals. R L ! For detailed cautions on the AC adapter, see
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Basic Operation 6 Connect the AC adapter. To power outlet AC adapter (included) 7 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s rear panel to turn this unit’s power on. Turn on the power of this unit. ! For Windows users The message [Installing device driver software] may appear when this unit is first connected to the computer or when it is connected to a different USB port on the computer. Wait a while until the message [Your devices are ready for use] appears. 8 Turn on the power of the
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Starting the system Launching Serato DJ For Windows From the Windows [Start] menu, click the [Serato DJ] icon under [All Programs] > [Serato] > [Serato DJ]. For Mac OS X In Finder, open the [Applications] folder, then click the [Serato DJ] icon. Computer screen directly after the Serato DJ software is launched A 1 C 2 1 The [ACTIVATE/BUY Serato DJ] icon may appear on the right side of the screen that is displayed when Serato DJ is launched the first time, but there is no need to activate or pur
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Basic Operation Importing tracks The following describes the typical procedure for importing tracks. ! There are various ways to import tracks with the Serato DJ software. For details, see the Serato DJ software manual. ! If you are already using Serato DJ software (Scratch Live, ITCH or Serato DJ Intro) and have already created track libraries, the track libraries you have previously created can be used as such. 1 Click the [Files] key on the Serato DJ software screen to open the [Files] panel
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2 Press the rotary selector, move the cursor to the library on the computer’s screen, then turn the rotary selector and select the track. a b a Library b Crates panel 3 Press the [LOAD] button to load the selected track onto the deck. Playing tracks and outputting the sound The following describes the procedure for outputting the channel 1 4 TRIM control sound as an example. ! Set the volume of the devices (power amplifier, powered speakers, 5 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls etc.) connected to the
